liberal Jewish community of Luxembourg in Esch/Alzette

There are two synagogues in Luxembourg: ours in Esch-sur-Alzette, and another one in Luxembourg City. Between us we serve the community of approximately 1200 Jews who live in the Grand-Duchy.

Judaism in Luxembourg has a tradition of being liberal and tolerant. One of the first rabbis here was Samuel Hirsch, who later moved to the US and became a great thinker of nineteenth-century Reform Judaism. The Jewish community is well-integrated, with some of its members holding prominent positions in Luxembourg society.

Kosher food is not easy to find. The Calon patisserie bake challot and sell some kosher products. Frozen chicken can be found at Auchan in Kirchberg. Otherwise meat must be ordered at Sebbag in Metz, or further afield in Strasbourg, Brussels or Paris.